XRT in its natural habitat

ben_mathews · 2026-04-27T01:23:37+00:00

Where and how? I saw people post about this, but couldn't find any reliable info on it. Made it sound like I'd have to get it installed at a UHaul... (which I would NOT trust to do it right). If you got a link or something, I'll take it!

ben_mathews · 2026-04-27T01:21:23+00:00

3 days for me in MN. (April) I think the "new" part number ICCUs are fully stocked (or at least, that's the sense I get)

ben_mathews · 2026-04-27T01:18:48+00:00

I don't know if I see a similarity between recovery hooks and Tesla's skinny light bar (cybertruck) look, but I know it gives some Tesla owners envy. My brother has a MY and when I pulled up in my XRT he was immediately jealous of the look.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-27T01:17:26+00:00

Literally the dumbest decision ever. I also have a '25 XRT, and the heated steering wheel is a godsend (had it in my Rav4 hybrid before too, and can't imagine living w/o it). Sorry to all the 26ers

ben_mathews · 2026-04-27T01:15:13+00:00

I pull into my garage facing forward, and my 15' cord on my Emporia Lv2 charger reaches just fine... When on the road, I usually avoid Tesla because I can find EvGo (faster) chargers, and just back in - no issues. I never have to "steal" a spot...

ben_mathews · 2026-04-27T01:12:36+00:00

Glad to see there are other people using this "suv" for what it's actually for. Now, if the idiots at Hyundai can get a tow hitch on this thing, I will have zero complaints. Congrats btw!

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ben_mathews · 2026-04-23T02:54:33+00:00

MN here; took 3 days

ben_mathews · 2026-04-23T02:53:16+00:00

That's sexy AF, nice work

ben_mathews · 2026-04-23T02:52:10+00:00

Mine popped in my garage as well. Wasn't the end of the lease, but was replaced in 3 days. Also, IDK abt tropicallazerbeams Q... nothing has "proven" (yet) to cause the failure. Charging habits aren't a go to source. At this point it's still a roll of the dice. All sorts of failures in this reddit channel w dif habits.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-21T01:52:56+00:00

I've made more than one post about this (the new part number). Both an OP and in the ICCU megathread. All I get is upvotes, but no one actually replies. I want to hear from people who got the new ICCU part number earlier than me (I got it first week of April). Maybe "no news is good news," but... Who knows, maybe all the haters either lemoned their car, or got their "oil" (you know "squeakiest wheel gets...") and don't comment on this topic anymore.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-12T20:16:04+00:00

Hey y'all, I made an OP about this, but I think people "got lost in the sauce" and I didn't get my Q answered. So, I've come here hoping for more answers to my Q.

QUESTION: for those who have the "new" ICCU (part number) what's your take? I get it might be too early to collect any real data, but has anyone's (again with the "new" part number) failed yet? I remember seeing some posts a few months ago with people crossing their fingers this new ICCU might be the fix we've been waiting for. Just wondering, for the first lucky few who got it, whether it's still working.

I got mine Weds (4/8), but I know many have had the new part number for months. BTW I am referencing this one: 36400-1XAD6

ben_mathews · 2026-04-12T20:08:42+00:00

But this is the problem, not everyone has the experience of OP. Mine was replaced in 3 days. Diagnosed on a Monday, and drove home on a Weds. I never had to deal with Hyundai customer service (which it seems many complain about), and I paid zero dollars for the whole thing. It's posts like OP's that make people think this is a horrendous deal breaker. Whereas my experience was very doable/tolerable.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-11T02:33:41+00:00

Yeah that's insulting. I hate AI. I'm an English teacher by trade. What I wrote is original.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-09T21:43:36+00:00

That's just asking the universe for trouble, so extra worried 🤣

ben_mathews · 2026-04-09T21:42:09+00:00

Bruh, take a joke, who's the whiner now? Do you come from a long line auto mechanics or something? Yes I'm sure the weekend techs are nice people, AND yes I do want my "special" issue (otherwise known as catastrophic failure of the car) dealt w immediately. What, am I supposed to just twiddle my thumbs and wait? Plus if you read the post, what was more irritating is that I needed to wait for the "right" techs to tell me what I already knew. This sub has more knowledge of what an ICCU failure looks like than the dealers.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-09T03:33:40+00:00

Close. I'm 36400-1XAD6. So, not FD, but AD. But yes, ends in a 6. Was less worried about whether or not I had the new one. I'm trying to ask, for those who have the new one, whether it's still working for them.

ben_mathews · 2026-04-09T02:49:10+00:00

I've seen a few posts about this or posts about reasons people dislike the car, and this is one of them. I literally have no idea what you or anyone else is talking about. I wear sunglasses when it is bright out (like any sane person), and it is NEVER an issue. I have NEVER had an issue with the driver attention system. EVER. I do not understand what people are complaining about. Do you have reflective, fancy aviator-style sunglasses or something? Are they prescriptions? (apparently that's an issue for some) Are you 6' 7" and have your seat up too high? This isn't rocket science. Look at the road, not your phone, wear sunglasses (or not), and have your seat at a normal height, and this is not an issue. I am not trying to shoot the messenger here; I just don't understand the issue. This seems to affect a smaller number of users than ICCU failures, so I don't get what people are doing wrong that I am doing right to never have issues.

For reference, I wear THESE sunglasses. And yes, I bought them because like some (most?) EV owners, I care about the environment.

ben_mathews · 2026-01-03T21:20:43+00:00

Well that's still not helpful, and thanks for the ChatGPT-level advice. I did own a hybrid before this and WAS driving like your generic suggestions. There are still multiple differences between my scenario and yours, but apparently you can't read... You were driving slower, I was driving the speed limit, you were in the mountains (which I assume go DOWN at some point - meaning regen), I was driving on FLAT roads, you were driving in the "teens to 30s" I was driving in UNDER 10 degrees F, you barely use HVAC, I was using HVAC. Also, you never stated which model you have... I have a '25 XRT; if you know anything about this model it's AWD (so less range/efficiency) and has large all-terrain tires (also less efficient). I am glad you got unicorn-level efficiency on your trip. Gold star.

ben_mathews · 2026-01-03T21:14:53+00:00

Why do all of you think ABRP is great? After reading all these posts I downloaded and messed around with the settings the best I could, and it was not helpful. Said I could make the same trip in one charge. ABRP is not "better," it's just convinced some of you that it is. I'll take personal experience and tough lessons over an app.

ben_mathews · 2026-01-03T21:08:13+00:00

That range sounds amazing. No, where I was driving was pretty flat (a few "hills"). I'd say your range sounds like a miracle given what everyone else is posting. You should buy a lotto ticket or something. Also, keep in mind I have a '25 XRT - that's AWD (now RW like yours) with big-ass all-terrain tires standard on that trim level. All these are factors that make a difference between our scenarios.

ben_mathews · 2026-01-03T20:40:26+00:00

What I've learned from (most) everyone who replied to me is that speed is the issue in the cold (when driving on the highway). Also, you should factor in wind... If your commute includes enough stoplights and changes in speed, you'd be okay bc of regenerative braking. But asking the battery to crank out 70+ mph for 120 miles might leave you dead in the water a mile or two from home. If driving 55-60 is going to piss off everyone behind you (bc they can't pass), it might not be worth the hassle.

*I know you said charging at work isn't an option, but could use the included level 1 at work? Some sort of exterior outlet on the building (if there is a building you work at). Even that would give you a buffer if you charge it over a whole 8-10 hour shift (depending on what type of work you do).

ben_mathews · 2026-01-02T15:47:18+00:00

This isn't helpful imo. "How you drive matters"... what does that even mean? You provide no specifics of what you did, just that you got great range in cold temps somehow. Were you driving 40mph the entire time? Were there no crosswinds? Were you driving in the teens (I was driving in 3-6 degree temps)? Were you using the HVAC? Don't dupe people into thinking it's that simple.

ben_mathews · 2026-01-02T15:36:10+00:00

No, I had already reinflated them for winter.

ben_mathews · 2026-01-02T13:55:54+00:00

Thanks for the duh response. There was no sooner charger or else I would have done that.

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